Job description
Job title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a creative and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher ready to inspire students through practical learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a creative and knowledgeable Design and Technology (D&T) Teacher to work with a welcoming school in Sheffield. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys practical teaching and can help pupils develop their design, technical and problem-solving abilities.
Your responsibilities as a Design and Technology Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based D&T lessons.
- Develop students’ creativity, design and technical skills.
- Encourage independent thinking through practical projects.
- Prepare appropriate resources, materials and equipment.
- Ensure learners follow relevant health and safety procedures.
- Assess students' work and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
Requirements for being a DT Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Strong knowledge of Design and Technology and relevant curriculum areas.
- Previous experience teaching D&T in a school environment is desirable.
- Confident classroom and practical activity management skills.
- Ability to engage pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- Strong planning, communication and organisational skills.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Practical learning can give pupils the opportunity to see their ideas develop into something tangible. The right Design and Technology Teacher will encourage students to experiment, solve problems and take pride in their finished work.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities with schools across the South Yorkshire area.
- A dedicated consultant providing support throughout your placement.
- Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional guidance.
- Professional development and CPD training.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Design and Technology Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.